Armenia

Armenia: Slow Progress on Domestic Violence Law

Specific legislation is nearly ready, but campaign groups say there is no political will to drive it through.

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Armenia Moves to Control NGOs

Civil society leaders believe the state intends to restrict their activities.

Gas Furore in Armenia

Government accused of covering up price hikes for Russian fuel.

Armenia Launches Social Housing Scheme

New impetus to provide free accommodation to young adults coming out of children’s homes.

Armenia: Anti-Gay Protests Block Film Screening

Public opinion sharply divided, but at least issues are now being talked about openly.

Armenian Opposition Leader Says He's Being Framed

Officials deny legal action against politician Vartan Oskanian is timed to foil election hopes.

IWPR Caucasus Builds Women's Rights Reporting Network

Georgian, Abkhaz and Ossetian activists and reporters to work on joint stories.

Armenia: Minority Group Opposes New Marriage Rules

Government wants to standardise minimum marriage age at 18.

Armenia: Women Still Shut Out of Local Politics

Quota system exists for national elections, and some argue it should apply to female representation at local level.